Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 27, 2011

Saturn's Hyperion: A Moon with Odd Craters

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2011 is “Saturn's Hyperion: A Moon with Odd Craters,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“What lies at the bottom of Hyperion ‘s strange craters? Nobody’s sure .”

— APOD editors, February 27, 2011

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At a glance

Date: February 27, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
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Explanation length: About 145 words